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The last big construction piece for the Manawa Freedom Park were these donor walls to honor all of those who had a hand in creating the park itself.
Emily Doud

Ten years later, the Freedom Park is finished

MANAWA – A project that began with an idea to build a park to honor not only the city’s veterans and active duty military, but a place where military families can also come to relax is …

A fair for people

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Area Public Library is holding its first annual People Fair on June 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the library’s lower-level meeting room. How it works: show up and talk to …

Liquor license doesn’t receive renewal

IOLA – The Village of Iola board voted for the non-renewal of the class B liquor license for the Thirsty Perch. The unanimous vote took place June 10 at the Village of Iola monthly …

Hit and run away

TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON – Just after midnight on June 13, the Waupaca County Communication teams received a iPhone crash detection notice coming from the Township of Lebanon, just outside of New …
City officials, library board and fundraising committee members joined officials from First State Bank, Keller, and 8Pine General Contractors for an official groundbreaking ceremony at the site of New London’s future multi-use Library, Tuesday, June 10.
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Ground ‘finally’ broken for new library

NEW LONDON – A groundbreaking ceremony for the New London Public Library project, which will convert the former First State Bank building to the new home of the library, was held June 10. …
Local opinions

Father's Day!

Dear Reader, Father’s Day is just around the corner—a perfect time to reflect on the men who raised us, guided us, and helped shape who we are. Fathers, notably, were there at the …

Police and courts
To catch a pedophile
WEYAUWEGA – On April 23, the Weyauwega Police Department received a cybertip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Sergeant Bryan …
Calling 911
• June 2 – A Manawa woman on County Trunk N reported four Hispanic males walked past her home and one of them came onto her property and went to her shed. She had break-in problems in the …
Arrested for child porn
WEYAUWEGA – On Monday, June 2, arrested a suspect in a child pornography investigation and his residence was searched. He was booked in the Waupaca County Jail for possession of child …
School bus slammer fined
WAUPACA – The driver that rear-ended a stopped school bus in Royalton in February has been cited for failure to stop for an unloading school bus, reckless driving, operating while suspended and …
Drug bust, two arrested
WAUPACA – Waupaca police executed a search warrant on Wednesday, May 28 at the 600 block of Tower Road. They found 59.9 grams of cocaine, 504.1 grams of THC and 14.7 grams of methamphetamine …
Sports

Pacelli softball finishes runner-up at state

Brook Ann Photography
Pacelli softball advanced to the Division 4 state title after not allowing a run in the semifinal, they could not generate offense in the championship as they finished runner-up. Pacelli 3 …

Waupaca’s Melissa Lang inducted into Bowling Hall of Fame

Waupaca’s own Melissa Lang was inducted into the Wisconsin United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame for superior performance on June 7. After an illustrious career that includes five …

Hortonville ends season in State Quarterfinal

The Hortonville Polar Bears could not overcome the deficit in the first inning that put them in a hole in the quarterfinals of the WIAA State Baseball championships on June 16, as Hartford moved on …

Almond-Bancroft season ends in title game

Almond-Bancroft defeated Thorp on June 12 to advance to the WIAA Softball state championship on June 14, as their season was ended by Belmont.   Almond-Bancroft 18, Thorp 3 …

Waupaca Track and Field finish runner-up at state

Waupaca had two participants compete in the WIAA Track and Field State Championships June 6-7 in the Wheelchair division, as Jack Barbeau finished in the top four in four events, including winning …

Comet’s Soccer yield state hopes in OT

The Waupaca Comets run to state came up just short as their season was ended by the West Salem Panthers in the sectional final on Saturday June 14 in Medford. The Comets took down Ashland on …

Waupaca defeats Clintonville in American Legion play

The Waupaca Post 161 got a home victory over the Clintonville Diamond Cats on Friday, June 13. Jay Card got the lone run on the board as he showed his speed coming in to score from first base …

Pacelli wins sectional final

Pacelli won two games on Tuesday, June 10 advancing to their second straight Division 4 State Championship, defeating Gibraltar/Washington Island in the sectional and Lena in the sectional final. …
Business

Explore Waupaca’s robust market scene

The Waupaca Farmer's Market is located downtown and happens rain or shine every Saturday. 
Emily Doud Photo
WAUPACA – With the warming temperatures, the season for outdoor markets is in full swing and there are many opportunities for residents to support local venders and farmers. Turner’s …

Master of metal opens shop

This bracket was recently purchased by the Iola Revitalization Committee to for hanging flower baskets in downtown Iola. It was created by KSF Metal Works.
Submitted Photo
IOLA – A new metal works business in Iola has become popular around the community as more and more people are looking for unique metal artwork. The new business, KSF Metal Works, is owned by …
Obituaries
Quimby, Elizabeth
Elizabeth (Liz) Jean (Willard) Quimby, born December 1, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Bethany Long-Term Care from natural causes. A memorial was held in the chapel of Bethany …
Shepard, Wayne
Wayne B. Shepard, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. Wayne was born on December 12, 1955 to the late John and Caroline (Hintz) Shepard. Wayne was united in marriage to Suzette Guyette …
Muller, Angela
Angela Marie Muller, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will take place on July 9, …
Haack, Jerry
Jerry Robert Haack 1959 ~ 2024 Age 65 "Celebration of Life " Jerry R. Haack (fondly dubbed "JerBear" and "Daddy-O”) passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at home in …
Griepentrog, Jodi
Jodi L. Griepentrog, age 59 of Clintonville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday June 15, 2025. A Gathering to Celebrate Jodi’s Life will be held Friday June 20, 2025 from 4-7pm at …
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